Gov. Cuomo Announces $27 Million In Grants For Water Infrastructure Improvements In CNY

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced nearly $27 million in grants to support 16 essential drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Central New York. These grants are part of a $255 million statewide investment, funded through New York’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Act.

“This unprecedented investment continues New York’s commitment to helping municipalities develop necessary infrastructure to protect our water resources,” Governor Cuomo said. “These investments are crucial to supporting the health and safety of our communities, and help lay the foundation for future growth and prosperity in every corner of this great state.”

Under the landmark $2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017, announced by Governor Cuomo in April, these grants are part of $255 million in funding available for municipalities statewide to support critical water quality infrastructure projects.

The Act also made $30 million available for the new Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants Program, which provides grant funds for two or more municipalities sharing water quality infrastructure.

In Central New York, nearly $27 million in grant funds will leverage $87 million in total project costs and provide nearly $54 million in taxpayer savings.

This investment will also create 1,400 jobs across the region. Since 2015, inclusive of this latest round of funding, Central New York communities have received a total of $41 million in WIIA grant funds supporting $127 million in total project costs.

Among the municipalities in Central New York receiving grants are:

The village of Cleveland – $2,188,800 toward an estimated project cost of $3,648,000;
The town of Hastings – $3,000,000 toward an estimated project cost of $17,140,000;
The city of Oswego – $1,396,250 toward an estimated project cost of $5,585,000;
The village of Pulaski – $3,000,000 toward an estimated project cost of $5,255,000

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